Registered Nurse - Occupational Health - PRN Days

Summary ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter, and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion, and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician, and employee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Medical, Dental, Vision PTO Retirement Matching Tuition reimbursement Discount programs FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) Identity Theft Protection Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides timely, quality education to the hospital and community. Processes include nursing orientation, continuing education, assigned clinical in-services, Meditech training, and coordinates all employee Occupational Health Nurse duties and responsibilities. Responsible for the care and treatment of all hospital employees.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training: Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university. BSN preferred RN licensed by the State of Tennessee Workplace Experience: RN with at least three years of experience training and development or nursing and/or a combination thereof. Equipment and Skills Training: The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings. Chart review ability; basic computer skills, interpersonal communication skills, and proper telephone etiquette. Experience with Meditech computer systems with good presentation skills. Physical Environment: Education and Development Department. Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, lift, bend, and use a keyboard.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Conducts clinical and non-clinical in-services as required by needs assessment and/or request. Participates in Clinical Process Teams as assigned. Supports community health programs as needed. Evaluates new hires for employment and works with Human Resources, Lab, and Security to provide an efficient onboarding process. Oversees (Contributes to) Occupational Health program and maintenance of employee health files as well as updating Meditech health records for Williamson Health. Coordinates Performance Improvement initiatives in the area of Occupational Health. Maintains Occupational Health policies and protocols. Occupational Health Medical Director to sign annually. Prepares reports for the environment of care, infection control, and other committees as needed for review or use, as well as reporting flu statistics to Infection Preventionist/Quality Department for all staff, licensed professionals, students, and volunteers. Reports any potential TB exposures to Infection Preventionist for reporting to proper committees or local health department. Performs appropriate employee exposure tracers and notifications to employees. Documents appropriately. Documents employee exposures and follow-up testing. Maintain current knowledge of standards in occupational health and infection control. Participates in ongoing education programs for current employees concerning occupational health issues. Notifies employees of the need for vaccination updates (TB skin tests, Hepatitis B vaccines, and others), and keeps documentation updated as well as coordinates flu and FIT testing clinics. Participates in OSHA/TOSHA visits. Maintains a positive working relationship with departmental co-workers, physicians, and fellow employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr RemoteWorker CA